Monday, September 9, 2013

Vocabulary #4

Accede-  to give one's assent
Brandish- to wave or flourish
Comprise- to consist of
Deft-  skillful
Destitute- altogether lacking
Explicit- clearly defined
Extirpate- to destroy completely
Inopportune- occurring at an inconvenient time
Ironic-  characterized by or constituting irony
Musty- to emit horrific odor
Officious- assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way
Ominous- giving the impression that something bad is going to happen
Pinnacle- the highest point
Premeditated- think out or plan beforehand
Rampant- occurring without restraint and frequently
Solace- comfort in a time of distress
Stately-  majestic
Supple- bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed
Suppress- forcibly put an end to
Venal-open to bribery

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